Question

questions 26 through 28 refer to the following. george washington warned against the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the mischief of geographical discriminations. let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally... the alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension... the great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign relations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. so far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. here let us stop... taking care always to keep ourselves by suitable establishments on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies. harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. but even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand; neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; constantly keeping in view the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing. george washington, farewell address, 1796. 26 mark for review which of the following best explains why washington warned against foreign alliances? a no nations attempted to sign commercial agreements with the united states. b britain and france were at war with each other, and both threatened united states interests. c federalists and jeffersonian republicans forced the president to agree to a policy of neutrality. d the power of european empires in the americas had already begun to decline.

Explanation:

In his Farewell Address, Washington was concerned about the U.S. getting entangled in European - power struggles. During that time, Britain and France were at war and both posed threats to U.S. commercial and national interests, which led Washington to warn against foreign alliances.

Answer:

B. Britain and France were at war with each other, and both threatened United States interests.